Wexner to be deposed about Epstein in New Albany

Deposition to take place in Ohio, not Washington D.C.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

Les Wexner, the billionaire founder of L Brands and former owner of Victoria's Secret, will be deposed about his ties to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The deposition will take place in New Albany, Ohio, rather than in Washington D.C. as previously expected.

Why it matters

Wexner's connections to Epstein have been a subject of intense scrutiny, with questions remaining about the nature and extent of their relationship. This deposition could shed more light on Wexner's involvement with the disgraced financier.

The details

The deposition of Wexner will take place in New Albany, Ohio, where Wexner resides, rather than in Washington D.C. as had been anticipated. Lawyers representing women who say they were abused by Epstein will be conducting the deposition, which is part of an ongoing civil lawsuit.

  • The deposition is scheduled to take place in the coming weeks.

The players

Les Wexner

The billionaire founder of L Brands and former owner of Victoria's Secret, who had close ties to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Jeffrey Epstein

The late financier and convicted sex offender whose connections to powerful individuals have been the subject of intense scrutiny.

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What’s next

The deposition is expected to provide further insight into Wexner's relationship with Epstein and could potentially uncover new information relevant to the ongoing civil lawsuit.

The takeaway

This deposition represents a significant development in the ongoing investigations and legal proceedings surrounding Epstein's crimes and the individuals connected to him, with Wexner's testimony potentially shedding more light on this complex and troubling case.